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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,419.60, 29,151.30 and 12,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,419.60, 29,151.30 and 12,858.60 is: 19,302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,419.60 : 29,151.30 = 12,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,419.60/29,151.30 = 12,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,419.60x = 29,151.30 × 12,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,419.60x = 374,844,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,844,906.18/19,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,302.40

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